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Pingyao, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is an exceptionally well-preserved traditional Han Chinese city. Its city walls, old temples and courtyard houses were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located on the old trade route between Beijing and Xi'an, Pingyao was one of the flourishing trade centres in northern China. It was here, where China's first banks were set up in the early 18th century which rapidly developed into a widespread network of banks all over the country. One of China's four most famous "Buddhist Grottoes", Yungang Buddhist Grottoes are 16 kilometers west of Datong. 53 caves are cut into the southern cliffs of Wuzhou Hill which contain over 50000 magnificently carved Buddist statues.
One of China's four most famous "Buddhist Grottoes", Yungang Buddhist Grottoes are 16 kilometers west of Datong. 53 caves are cut into the southern cliffs of Wuzhou Hill which contain over 50000 magnificently carved Buddist statues.

Day-by-day Itinerary.

Day 1 Beijing/Pingyao(by train).


Day 2 Pingyao(B).

Day 3 Pingyao/ Qiao Family Compound /Datong (B).

Day 4 Datong/ Yungang Grottoes /Beijing (B, by train).

For more information, please refer to :
http://www.cnadventure.com/docc/Datong-Pingyao-tour-3.asp